I came up with this out of my brain. However, I CANNOT believe that no one else has done this fun little cable before. So I looked, and looked, and looked online and I cannot find it anywhere. Did I really invent something new?? Naw... doubtful. More likely I just can't find it. SOOOO...

Homework assignment #1 -- Does anyone know of this cable being used somewhere else? If so, I'd love to call it the right thing! ;)

OK... now on to the next perplexing dilemma. What to call a poncho with sleeves? It's almost a REALLY drop shouldered sweater. But more poncho-y. My concern is calling it a poncho. This thing is hip, modern and OH SO fun! And unfortunately people have pre-conceived notions of a 'poncho'. Eeeek. Not good. So I'm kinda leaning toward calling it a sweater instead. But I really feel like we need a new word for this awesomeness. Well... you'll see. So that brings us to...

Homework assignment #2 -- Anyone have any ideas of what to call a 1/2 poncho 1/2 sweater?? That sounds cool, amazing and totally something everyone would want? :)

Whoever gives me the best answer (in my opinion) for each of the assignments will win a free pattern! Whoohooo! Unfortunately I have limited time for this as the pattern will be ready soon. So put your suggestions in the comments below by Friday, March 13th!

Let's finish with a couple more shots of the blocked and drying pieces of the... sweatero? ponter? dang... I've got nothing! HELP!

The cable design is a bridged cable. I found the instructions for this by googling 'bridge cable stitches'. Although, I'm not sure who came up with the idea first, I do remember seeing a baby blanket done with this stich a while back. I hope that helps. Oh, as for the sweater/poncho..how about Ponchetter? I love the look of this cable, and I'd be interested in seeing the pattern you've come up with for the combo sweater-poncho.
Happy Knitting :)

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Diana

3/9/2015 11:43:46 am

THANK YOU Sandra! I see it -"Cable with Bridge". Scrolling down in the images further under that search I found that it is on New Stitch A Day under the name "Bublus Cable Stitch". Your search really did the trick! I appreciate it!

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Sandra Tracey

3/9/2015 12:34:05 pm

I'm glad you found it. It's a fantastic looking cable. Excited to see your creation with it. :)

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Diana

3/9/2015 11:44:39 am

Great idea Alicia! Thanks for the suggestion! See... already two great ideas... I knew you guys would have better 'word ideas' than me! :)